Nationally significant infrastructure projects: advice on the preparation and submission of application documents
Advice Note
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Advice Note
Abstract
Comprises advice on how application documents and supporting information for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) should be prepared, organised and submitted to the Planning Inspectorate. Covers: the application form; submitting the application; order of application information and file indexing; size of document and summaries; referencing for plans, documents and photographs; format; draft Development Consent Order; the Environmental Statement; Habitats Regulations Assessment; scale of plans and drawings; appendices; data protection and privacy; copyright and intellectual property; applications in Wales; application acceptance checklist; GIS shapefile; fees; draft documents; what happens next; contact the Planning Inspectorate; and order of information submitted with NSIP applications.
History
Last updated: 21 January 2025 - Updated to clarify the order of application information. Sourced from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-advice-on-the-preparation-and-submission-of-application-documents and converted to pdf. Whilst we endeavour to capture all updates it is subject to receiving alerts from the publisher and there may be formatting or punctuation changes applied to the html version that do not affect the text. Document type: guidance. First published: 8 August 2024. Accompanied by several appendices, but Appendix 1 comprises an Excel spreadsheet which cannot be delivered through CIS.
Subjects
- Planning control
- Strategic planning
- Planning and development
- Planning control, England
Publisher History
The Planning Inspectorate processes planning and enforcement appeals and holding examinations into regional spatial strategies and local development plans.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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